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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1932

Page

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Democrats Begin Battling Over Delegates At Roosevelt Ritchie Fight

Chicago June 19. Key men who will direct the Democratic presidential fight for Governors Roosevelt and Ritchie began to emerge. Arthur Mullen of Omaha would divert activity for Roosevelt while other aides from New York and Boston planned the campaigns for Ritchie. Names of campaign leaders circulated as convention work resumed.

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Robert Scott Lovett Dies in New York City

Robert Scott Lovett died today at the merchant centre in New York City. He served as chairman of the board of the Union Pacific Railroad and was administrator of the estate of Meead HooVinrrian. Lovett previously headed the Haring railroad and was removed last week for a surgical operation.

Robert Scott Lovett New York City New York Oseatt Lovett Union Pacifhe Railroad Marlent Centre Lovett Meead HooVinrrian Haring Railroad Leroeid Tong Islam

Veterans flock to capital as bonus march continues

Washington crowds expect the next move by visiting army bonus seekers. Most veterans stay in the capital, with many sending telegrams of regret over the Senate defeat of the bonus bill. Police arrange to ignore freight rides as veterans depart quietly while leaders claim more than 24.

Washington Avery Senate Thas Patthan Amiensiia Ciy Polew

Priest Tells Clubwomen Social Injustice Menace

Seattin and Jane Telegates attend the Sixt Nevill convention of the General Moderation of Women's Clubs where business closed, as newly elected president Merris in Brockton, Massachusetts, delivers a speech urging delegates to narrow horizons and study government. She outlines federation policy on public welfare and child development, warns drastic curtailment won’t solve present issues, and calls for an economic convention before the session ends. Also, Rev Bemund A Walsh of Coaretown University condemns communism in urging proper physical and mental development of childhood amid debates.

Seattin Wueh Jane Merris Poole Brockton Maay Clihwamen Eildhood MonAdd Bemund A. Walsh Coaretown Wniversity Washington, DC Bat Wald Steresa

Nebraska Flood Drowns Man. Property Loss Noted

A Nebraska man drowned during a flood last night near Tretan as three feet of snow and winds damaged stock, crops, and livestock. His body was found near a winter farm, with remains atop a car. Local reports indicate extensive damage from the storm.

Tretan Neb Dane Hall

Wesleyan grads told Prohibition is failure

Wesleyan University President James L. McConaughty said Prohibition was a noble experiment but a failure in his baccalaureate address. He urged trying another method to address the issue and its consequences.

Wesleyan Grads Middletown Conn James L. McConaughty Wesleyan University

Dublin Scene at Catholic Congress Opens in Dublin

Dublin reveals the first glimpse of the Eucharistic congress with prelates at services and general communion across the island. Men’s retreats conclude. flags from many nations decorate, British Union Jack absent amid allegiance oath tensions. Cardinal Lorenzo Lauri due to arrive for civic and church hospitality with Archbishop Byrne and De Valera.

Edward Stanley Dublin Lorenzo Lauri Kingstown Byrne de Valera Clerg Ans

Tax Payers Face New Excise Taxes In Gov Program

Government moves to raise 1 1/8 billion dollars through a broad new manufacturers excise levy. Tax on matches Rosaline electricity autos tires candy soft drinks telegraph and telephone services and many essentials expected to yield hundreds of millions next year. Stamp taxes on securities transfers conveyances checks and related items also included. Continued on page 3.

Charles C. Sharffer Whrahington Duar Mator Treasury Inipartes

Maniac Admits He Murdered Mother in Dallas

Yancey Vowls, 44, former law student and mental patient from San Antonio, confessed to chloroforming his widowed mother Mia Laura Lewis and beating her to death in Dallas. Investigators said the admission followed a murder charge filed today.

Dallas Texan Yancey Vowls San Antonio, Texas, State Hospital Mia Laura Lewis Lewis

Three Die In Plane Crash Ties To Noted Murder Suspect

Ottawa June 19 API A young socialite Marry UM 27 known for a famous trial in Hani annals perished when his plane crashed at a local airport. Two passengers Bret Geren and fat Maret 20 Berkeley CA also died. Dannongrrn Marshall son of Mrs Clark Berkeley left for UC summer school. Former Knox college student involved in Elizabeth II murder case alleged plot and retrial loomed. Seattle arrest followed cellar grave discovery.

Ottawa API CIA Kilo Tolay Bret Geren Atremlae Fat Maret Berkeley Califarne Thi Dannongrrn Marshall Clark University of California Toreng Knox Acre Elizabeth II Seattle Sireae, Rae

W C T U President Criticizes Republican Stand

The president of the W C T U denounces Republican support for dry enforcement and the 8th Amendment in a charged statement. She accuses delegates of wavering under party pressure, condemns administration influence, and calls for steadfast women representatives to uphold temperance goals.

Rie Herrea

Speaker Garner Confined to Rooms Over Week End

Washington June 19 AP says Speaker Garner still confined to rooms due to bronchitis for more than a week. Damp heat and overcast skies hinder his recovery as he stays in a hotel room under regimental care with party leaders planning to adjourn for the weekend.

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Nebraskan Confesses Hi Plot to Extort Ten Thousand

Omaha police say Elmo Imbler of Rolla Kansas confessed to authoring a ten thousand dollar extortion plot aimed at Nebraskan farmer Henry Knabe and his son Edward. Imbler admitted writing a letter demanding nine thousand two hundred dollars in installments and threatening painful death if not delivered.

Omaha Elmo Imbler Rolla, Kas Henry Knabe Nebawaka Nob Knabe Edward Imbler Pollen Kahn Polles Knabes

Fortune of Alfonso Declared Confiscated in Madrid

Former King Alfonso's private fortune was declared confiscated today by the director of the Spanish republic. The fortune totaled more than $2,600,000 in cash and securities and included other possessions valued at over $600,000.

Madrid Jung Alfonso

Every Hour in Mexico City Hit by Quake

Mexico City reports ongoing tremors following yesterdays major earthquake in Colima. Three dead and twelve injured in Colima state, with widespread damage around Colima city as residents rushed outside after multiple shocks.

Mex City Mexico City Colima Mexico Weart

Butte Residents Injured In Car Plunge From Bank

Mr and Mrs Joe Brinig of Butte were seriously injured when their car rolled down a grade on the Helena side of the Bowler hill, plunging about 25 feet to the bottom and nearly demolished. They were en route to Helena for the final day of the State Trapshooting tournament in which their son participated. The accident occurred near the intersection.

Ami Joe Brinig Butte Helena

Prohibition 15 Issue Dominates Minnesota Primary

St Paul June 19 Eighty eight candidates close campaigns for Minnesota primary. Each party selects nominees at large. Prohibition issue looms as many back re submission of the prohibition question.

St. Paul Minnesota Ning Prohibition

Horror in Texas Fire Kills Four Children and Mother

Libhbock Texas reports a kerosene fire fueled by an attempted arson ended in the deaths of farm wife Mia A. Scott, 25, and her three daughters Ruby Mara Scott, 7, Fay Scott, 3, and Tent Kelle Scott, 12 months, when the home burned after an explosion last night.

Libhbock Texas Mia Scott Ruby Mara Scott Fay Scott Kelle Scott

Man Wanted for Killing Girl in Los Angeles Jail Case

Los Angeles reports say 20 year old Menjou, son of Adolphe Menjou, is held on suspicion of murder after his car, driven at 78 miles an hour, overturned near Inglewood Redondo boulevard. Miss Marjorie Gaping died en route to hospital. sheriff indicates formal murder charges may follow.

Ison Adolphe Menjou Los Tos Angeles Mayold Menjou Seaf Adolphe Atenjou Orgeati Murvler Marjorie Gaping Menton Inglewood-Redondo Boulevard Claud Tip Peter Bias Goothice C. H. Gauthier

Powers Meet at Lausanne on War Debts Talks

Lausanne Switzerland June 19 the big four Great Britain France Italy and Germany meet for private talks to chart a channel for conversations to settle war debts and reparations. Britain signals willingness to cancel all payments while Germany presses for end to reparations and France cites treaty obligations. King Albert Belgium urges international solidarity as disarmament talks unfold with British and German experts reviewing technical postwar payment issues.

Lausanne Switzerland Europe Great Britain France Italy Germany Albert Belgium Geneva MacDonald John Simon Dino Grandi

Gangsters fire on Higgins as family man wounded in revenge

New York June 18. A hail of bullets struck Charles Higgins a Brooklyn racketeer after he left his bodyguard to join his family at a Knights of Columbus event. His 8 year old daughter Jenn was fatally wounded and his wife and mother-in-law were spared. Higgins died in hospital after promising to deal with the attackers once he recovered.

New York Charles Vantie) Higgins Brooklyn Higgins Jenn Eleht Suamen Knights of Columbus Tigeanus Wifty Alesin Thkeins

Congress Enters Home Stretch Ahead of Adjournment

Washington June 19 congress pushes toward adjournment focusing on unemployment relief and government economy. Senate and House each hold divergent ideas on relief as leaders brace for a clash over the economy measure. President Hoover faces mounting pressure amid the fray.

Nathan Robertson Washington Hoover Senate House House Each Held Their Own Ideas On What Should Be Done. Relief Lonny

Envoy of Argentina robbed in Chicago

Chicago June 18 API Juan Kite Capiurra trade representative of The president of the Argentine Republic was beaten and robbed by two men in Grant Park today.

Chicago API Juan Kite Capiurra Grant Park

Hitlerites Rally in Munich Demanded Demo Fails

Thousands of Nazi followers march to Munich to demonstrate in support of Hitler. Police disperse the crowd arresting 470 and seizing uniforms as groups attempt to reach Brown House and Heinrich Held’s residence amid clashes in Schwabing.

Munich Germany Adolf Hitler Brown House Fremler Heinrich Held Schwabing

Four Killed in Clashes Near Salazar Colombia

Angola, Colombia, June 19. Four persons were killed and several wounded yesterday in political clashes at Salazar a hamlet of Santander Del Norte province near the Venezuelan border. The disturbances followed the assassination of Fausto Penaranda a federal leader of the region. A garrison was sent from Barcarmanca and the rioting was reported dwindling.

Angola Colombia Salazar Santander del Norte Fausto Penaranda Barcarmanca

King Al Capone's Brother Held for Illinois Bombing

Chicago reports a heavy bomb was hurled at the Cicero home of Joseph G. Corny ex mayor, missing target but damaging sidewalk. Eleven suspects were rounded up, including Albert Caponas who claimed kinship to Al Capone. Police questioned residences of State Senator Richey V. Graham and Cicero Democratic leader Ignatius Graham.

King AL Capone Illinois Chicago Joseph G. Corny Cicero Alphonse Capons Falta Chist Sullivan Albert Caponas Pany Atlanta Federal Penitentiary Richey V. Graham Ignr

Two Burn to Death After Kansas City Blast

In Kansas City a mysterious blast at an vacant apartment building killed two men David Rows and Tine Blom and injured over 20 others. The blast damaged 15 buildings and destroyed a row of dwellings at 2024 Prospect Avenue. Fire officials estimate the property loss at more than 24000 dollars and seek Pete Christos for questioning.

Kansas City Tine Esntoston Inn David Rows Rich Itv Cent Denloy T. B. Shriver Mney Dentat

Confessed Murderer Kills Self in Jail at Colby

Colby Kansas June 13 AP A confessed murderer Frank Docd Young 28 of Colby killed himself in the county jail after admitting complicity in the slaying of an unidentified man whose body was found by harvesters near Colby on July 26. Wade Tate had earlier made a confession accusing Young, both saying the killings stemmed from a dispute over who would link the victims.

Colby Kan Frank Docd Young Guicide Tedas Wade Tate Miles Colby Innt Edward 11 McGinley Tate Young

Seligman Yacht Destroyed By Blast In Port Washington

Port Washington N C June 14 Captain Don Watts of the yacht Chto Tr owned by Walter Seligman of I and W Seligman and Company perished when a mysterious explosion and fire wrecked the vessel last midnight A young woman Audrey Corosph 20 of Port Washington jumped overboard and was severely burned Three others Phystelana Ase Cornwall and two others were in critical condition Source notes say the yacht was a private craft of the Seligman banking family.

Port Washington N. C Walter Seligaman New York I. & W. Seligman, and Company Don A. Watts Mink Vompenton Misa Audrey Corosph Sera Bliat Amarnshorn Phystelana Aéid Ase Cornwall

Davila government asserts Chilean people behind it

Santaga Chile June 19 Japa Carlos Davila head of the social Junta af Chile emphatically declares that all armed forces are behind the government despite reports of a counterrevolt led by Colonel Marmaduke Grave. The junta says a destroyer with Grove and the principal figures is being moved to drum Hernandez, denying claims of a rebel seizure and airport captures at Kyainne Quintero and Veelparalag as the country is said to be calm.

Santaga Chile Carlos Davila Social Xt Junte Andere Marmaduke Grave Che Eacntey Abe Junta Grove Hla Nige Cugenin Matto Mernandez Aland Thla Aly Foros Rae Helliana Kyainne Quintero Veelparalag Quilat

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